EIN 84-0200555

National Farmers Union (NFU)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(5)
Num. employees
21
Year formed
1902
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
NFU advocates for family farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and consumers' economic and social well-being, provides sustainable production education, and legislative policy positions.
Related structure
NFU is a parent organization to a group of 2 other organizations.
Also known as...
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Total revenues
$4,782,435
2023
Total expenses
$4,130,902
2023
Total assets
$34,462,229
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at NFU

Government relations: The National Farmers Union (nfu) government relations team serves as their member's direct link to congress, The u.s. department of agriculture, and other key administration agencies. The team advocates policy positions, promotes legislation, responds to proposed rules and regulations through meetings, letters, issue briefings and other means.
Member services: National Farmers Union grew by more than 12,000 in 2023. 15 recognized Farmers Union divisions realized membership growth in 2023.

Grants made by NFU

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Iowa Farmers UnionSmall States Assistance Program$18,551
Missouri Farmers UnionSmall States Assistance Program$14,261

Who funds National Farmers Union (NFU)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Sugar AllianceEducation and Awareness$10,000
The Nature ConservancyConservation Activities$10,000

Personnel at NFU

NameTitleCompensation
Ethan WhitmoreVice President of Operations$185,324
Michael StranzVice President of Advocacy$170,728
David VeldeGeneral Counsel$197,606
Rob LarewPresident$298,107
Darin Von RudenBoard Member$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for NFU

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$830,019
Program services$2,233,338
Investment income and dividends$743,118
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$814,440
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$158,041
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,479
Total revenues$4,782,435

Form 990s for NFU

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-10-25990View PDF
2020-122021-08-13990View PDF
2019-122021-06-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Nature Conservancy
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $12,500 from American Sugar Alliance
October 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
UnionsAgricultural programsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationHuman servicesCommunity improvementAgricultureBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyRelated 527
General information
Address
20 F St NW 300
Washington, DC 20001
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
nfu.org/ 
Phone
(202) 554-1600
IRS details
EIN
84-0200555
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1902
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K20: Agricultural Programs
NAICS code, primary
813930: Labor Unions
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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